Certified Medical Assistant/CMA
Texas Health Resources
About the Role
- Work Location: 2505 Scripture Street, Denton, TX 76210
- Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours weekly, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, & Friday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
- Travel: 25% to surrounding clinics as needed (mileage reimbursement provided)
- Sign-On Bonus: $5,000 for Eligible New Hires
Clinic Highlights
- Opportunity to strengthen skills by working with Providers and Staff in a rewarding, educational environment.
- Thrive in a fast-paced, multi-provider clinic environment, capable of handling multiple projects simultaneously.
- Join a team with a strong work ethic, positive attitudes, and collaborative teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivers care to patients utilizing the Certified Medical Assistant Process.
- Performs general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Obtains and records vital signs including, but not limited to: blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, height, weight, drug allergies, and current medications and presenting problem.
- May draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.
- May perform routine tests such as EKG.
- Communicates with patients regarding test results and plan of care by phone or mail as directed by a physician.
- Escalates non-routine issues, questions, and/or concerns to the practice manager or healthcare provider(s).
- Provides for patient safety and protection of patient privacy rights.
- May work in the front office as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned by practice manager, more senior staff, or as requested by healthcare provider(s).
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
- CMA - Current Medical Assistant Certification (required)
- Successful completion of THPG Clinical Training (CT) educational program with demonstrated competency in required skills - within 90 days of job entry (required)
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support Upon Hire (preferred) OR BCLS – Basic Cardiac Life Support Exception Quarterly 90 Days Upon Hire (required)
- Ability to perform EKGs, draw blood, and administer injections.
- Basic computer skills using medical management application systems.
- Effectively communicate with staff and patients.
- Thorough knowledge of the meaning and use of medical terminology and abbreviations.
- Demonstrate sound judgement in emergency situations.
- Take appropriate action in urgent circumstances.
- Maintain a positive, customer-focused attitude toward staff and patients.
- Possess a strong work ethic and always display a high level of professionalism.
Qualifications
- New Grads Welcome with Completed Onsite Externship
- 1 year Medical Assistant experience (preferred)